The Science Behind Meditation, Accountability Aligned with Compassion, and Effective Conflict Resolution with Marc Lesser

As mindful leaders we can transform fear to hope and possibility, and move toward creating a life of more meaning and satisfaction.

Author, speaker and Google executive Marc Lesser joins us on today's show to discuss his journey to becoming an authority in the realm of mindfulness and consciousness, best practices for balancing compassion and accountability at home or in the workplace, and mindful conflict resolution techniques.

As Marc likes to say, "Be joyful, even after considering all the facts!"

In this interview with Marc, you'll discover:

-How Marc revolved from an insecure young man to a leader in awareness and consciousness...03:00

-What does meditation actually do for us?...07:40

-Centering, creating accountability, be it at the workplace or otherwise...11:20

-What does "compassion towards yourself" mean?...14:10

-We become embittered, but don't take the time to understand our counterparts...18:00

-Cultures high in compassion, but low in accountability are not healthy cultures...20:12

-"Be joyful, even though you've considered all the facts"....22:12

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Marc's website

Finding Clarity by Marc Lesser

About the guest:

LinkedIn

Marc Lesser is a speaker, facilitator, workshop leader, and executive coach.

He is the author of four books, including Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen, and CEO of ZBA Associates, an executive development and leadership consulting company.

Lesser helped develop the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program within Google and was director of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the oldest Zen monastery in the Western world. He lives in Marin County, California, and leads Mill Valley Zen, a weekly meditation group.

More information at www.MarcLesser.net

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